The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, United States. It was a gift from France to the United States in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. The statue, designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, depicts a woman holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left hand, on which is inscribed the date of the Declaration of Independence. The statue stands at 305 feet tall and has become an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy around the world. Visitors can tour the statue and climb up to the observation deck, which provides breathtaking views of New York City and the surrounding area.